The Moscow native has followed in the footsteps of husband Tim Quilty, who was elected to the council in 2016 before resigning after securing a place in the Victorian Upper House in 2018.

Cr Quilty, as a Liberal Democrat, was the only successful party candidate for the council election with Labor and Greens contenders being overlooked by voters.

Mr Quilty said his wife brought determination to the council.

"She's very clear in what she wants and is determined to go for it," he said before Cr Quilty chipped in "like a Russian tank".

Cr Quilty came to Australia in 2004 after what she tagged a reverse Princess Mary tale, having met Mr Quilty in Moscow and fallen in love.

She is an accountant and plans to use those skills in scrutinising the council's finances.

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Although Cr Quilty stood for council shortly before nominations closed and nobody had come forward for the Liberal Democrats.

"I said 'I can't believe nobody wanted to stand up', all the other people have other commitments, (I thought) hang on I'm one of those people, so I need to do my part," she said.

Mr Quilty said the couple understood the need to separate their political lives and knowledge.

He said as accountants with different clients they were familiar with not sharing information and having professional walls.

The Quiltys are not the first husband and wife to have served on Wodonga Council.

The inaugural mayor of the Rural City of Wodonga Les Stone was followed by his wife Pam, who also became mayor.

Mrs Stone was the first woman on the council and the election of Cr Quilty ensures Wodonga retains three females in the chamber, following the mayor for the last term, Anna Speedie, retiring.